One after another, board members tell high-speed rail official that they don’t trust cost estimates for the bullet train program.
Tag: County Government
Alarms Sounded Over County’s Workers Compensation Reserves
County staff suggests an increase in funding levels, which would mean a 10 percent hike in workers comp costs across departments.
Judge Denies Request to Stop Work at County’s Social Services Building
The county may continue installing solar panels on the building. Some workers claim dirt removed is evidence in their contamination lawsuit.
Tensions Run High at CalOptima Meeting
Board holds closed session that does not include board chairman and might be a Brown Act violation.
Preliminary Hearing in Thomas Beating Death Set to Begin
One Fullerton police officer has been charged with murder and another with manslaughter in the death of Kelly Thomas, 37, a homeless transient.
Private Law Firm Will Help Supervisors With Tax Battle
More than $73 million in property tax is at stake.
DA Remains in Office-Space Limbo
Supervisors move the issue into closed session while DA’s staff remains in temporary quarters.
Supervisors Name New CalOptima Board Members
Two campaign donors to Supervisor Janet Nguyen got seats, but another of her preferred candidates was passed over.
Supervisors to Vote on New CalOptima Board Members
Nine finalists were selected from a list of 52 applicants. Two are campaign contributors to Supervisor Janet Nguyen.
Director Resigns From County Partnership to End Homelessness
Steve Kight’s departure might further slow the already slow-moving progress of the county’s Partnership to End Homelessness.









